The Pennine Soaring Club may not be the largest Hang gliding and Paragliding club in the UK
but we're one of the most active.
We have great flying sites to cover most wind directions with some of the best XC potential in the UK...
... and welcome visiting pilots to fly The Pennines with open arms. (See our site guide).
Although we currently do not run a strict Members Only policy we would rather have you on our team.
Not only because of the benefits to you, but also because over the years we have negotiated agreements with farmers
and landowners and would like to keep them as happy with flying as we are.
Notices
April 24, 2019 11:49
Edenfield Closed for Lambing from 25th April to 25th May Inclusive. Please avoid flying during this period.
Thanks Andy Archer - Sites Officer
April 24, 2019 12:08
Nonts Sarah (Marsden Moor) Closed - Due to the moor fires at Marsden Moor we have closed the site until further notice.
Please do not fly the site until the closure is lifted.
There has been a fire fighting helicopter operating in the area and it is important that we do not affect its operation.
I have contacted the National Trust to understand the current and potential longer term impact at Nonts to ensure that we are able to access the site safely and that we are not having any adverse impact on the recovery of the moor.
Thanks
Andy Archer
Sites Officer
April 24, 2019 12:08
"Hello all pilot's I have just been contacted by one of the commoners for the Howgills. He explained that there's been concern voiced at a recent meeting last Wednesday. The concern was due to a / some paragliders flying low over sheep in lamb. The sheep did a runner and the owners were worried that they would either loose the lambs or the ewes as well. Apparently the stress can trigger pneumonia if the animal condition is poor. This happened down the range from Whitestones itself. The message is please keep far away from sheep at this time of year where ever you are flying. If we don't the sites will be lost. We only have one supporter on the commoners association now that the farmer at Whins has died."
Andy Plimmer Sites rep SE Lakes - Cumbria Soaring Club
This applies wherever we are in the country, we are users of the countryside and a big part of our responsibility is not to endanger livestock. Ewes in lamb are especially vulnerable just now.
Brian
